2023 Alpina B8 Gran Coupe revealed with two exclusive shades

KUALA LUMPUR: Alpina always astonishes us with its tuned versions of the BMW models and here comes its new magnificent creation based on the recently revealed BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe. Dubbed as BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupé, the model gets cosmetic tweaks as per the facelifted donor car, more exterior shades, and some technical upgrades.

The tuned model is expected to go on sale in Europe later this year with a whopping price tag of €162,100, which is approximately equal to RM 764,332.

The new Alpina B8 Gran Coupé comes with a revised front end featuring the new illuminated BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille. However, the tuning house did not make any changes to the rear. On the sides, it gets 21-inch 20-spoke wheels wrapped with 245/35 ZR21 front and 285/30 ZR21 rear Pirelli tyre. 

Talking about the added colours for the 2023 model, the coupe gets two exclusive shades - Alpina Blue Metallic and Alpina Green. Also, a number of BMW and BMW Individual paint finishes are on offer.

On the mechanical front, Alpina kept the things unchanged with a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine that is tuned to deliver a maximum power output of 612 hp and a peak torque of 800 Nm at just 2,000 rpm. The engine is coupled with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic, propelling the car to hit the century sprint in just 3.4 seconds on its way to achieving a top speed of 324 kmph.

While the powertrain remains the same, the tuned sedan gets a custom exhaust system with adjusted sound levels, a limited-slip differential, uprated suspension and brakes, and all-wheel steering.

Included in the new Alpina B8 Gran Coupé interior highlights are - 

• Larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen with the latest version of BMW's iDrive interface 
• Illuminated Alpina door sills
• iDrive Controller in crystal glass with a lasered Alpina logo
• Natural leather hand-finished steering wheel

Indeed, the new Alpina B8 Gran Coupé is an exclusive model that appeals to all our senses. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.

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